Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) announces that 35 individuals who live and/or work in Hamilton County have been selected for the HCLA Class of 2027. Starting in August, they will take part in an immersive, 10-month program and learn about issues that are critically important to our communities.
“Each year, we welcome an incredible group of leaders into the HCLA legacy, and this year is no different,” HCLA Executive Director Maria Kanger said. “The staff and leadership of HCLA are looking forward to watching the Class of 2027 learn, connect, and lead during their class year experience and into the future.”
Meet the Class of 2027
- Karl Ahlrichs, ExpertSpeaks
- Jessica Barnett, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce
- Nolan Barr, Abbott Laboratories
- Keeton Bartol, Coverdale Consulting
- Katt Boaz, Church Church Hittle + Antrim
- Lisa Busse, CFRE, The Milk Bank
- Whitney Carriger, Camptown
- Sharon J. Coleman, Coleman Strategy and Experience Group, LLC
- Bruce Cooley, Citizens Energy Group
- Katherine Couch, Hamilton County Tourism
- Parker Criswell, Ginovus
- Rachel Firestone Mohammad, 9th Street Bistro
- Blake Fogelsong, Clancy’s Hospitality
- Scott Grady, Indianapolis Airport Police Dept.
- Mary Gould, Gaylor Electric
- Scott Higginson, American Structurepoint
- Toni Holcombe, Independent Data & Process Analyst
- Greg Hunt, Westfield Washington Schools
- Dawn Lang, Life Centers
- Tom MacDonald, City of Noblesville
- Harrison Massonne, Meyer Najem Construction
- Brandt McCoskey, ISC Sports Network
- Jessica Metz, Ivy Tech Hamilton County
- Nick Pease, Grace Church
- Ryan M. Potter, REAP Development Group
- Leslie Poynter, Indiana Department of Education
- Emily Reynolds, Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad
- Lauren Stafford, Noblesville Schools Education Fdn.
- Stacey Summitt-Mann, University High School
- Maranda Taylor, The Hagerman Group
- Sarah Tosh, Planwell
- Andrew Upchurch, Hamilton County Legal Dept.
- Mark Walker, Citizens State Bank
- Regina L. Warren, MBA, Northwestern Mutual
- Nakeisha Washington, Nyla Nova STEMversity
Each year, HCLA selects participants through a highly competitive application process. Class members are selected based on their community engagement, desire to learn and grow through the HCLA program, passion for making an impact through leading and serving in Hamilton County, and unique perspectives and knowledge they will bring to the learning environment.
Earlier this year, HCLA announced that Andrew Bradford would serve HCLA as the Class of 2027 Dean.
About HCLA
Established in 1991, Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) is the premier leadership program in Hamilton County. HCLA provides a 10-month, immersive experience in which participants take a deep dive into issues that are critically important to our communities.
HCLA graduates are knowledgeable, active leaders serving civic groups, not-for-profits, and government agencies, as well as holding elected office. The HCLA experience doesn’t end after graduation, though – HCLA regularly holds events for alumni to connect with one another and continue their leadership journey.
Anyone who lives and/or works in Hamilton County is welcome to apply to HCLA. For more information, visit hcla.net.
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